Esperia
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Esperia | |
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| Comune di Esperia | |
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  Esperia Location of Esperia in Italy  Esperia Esperia (Lazio) | |
| Coordinates:41°23′N13°41′E/ 41.383°N 13.683°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lazio |
| Province | Frosinone(FR) |
| Frazioni | Badia di Esperia, Monticelli, Roccaguglielma (Esperia Superiore), San Pietro in Curolis (Esperia Inferiore) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Villani |
| Area | |
| • Total | 108.7 km2(42.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 370 m (1,210 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 3,801 |
| • Density | 35/km2(91/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Esperiani |
| Time zone | UTC+1(CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2(CEST) |
| Postal code | 03045 |
| Dialing code | 0776 |
| Patron saint | San Clino Abate |
| Website | http://en.comuni-italiani.it/060/031/ |
Esperiais acomune(municipality) in theProvince of Frosinonein the Italian regionLazio,located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) southeast of Rome and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast ofFrosinone.It is located within theMonti AurunciNatural Park.
History
[edit]According to some theories, the foundation of the town would be linked to the destruction of theRoman colonyofInteramna Lirenas,although the first historically documented human presence dates to the foundation of several monasteries, with the annexed boroughs, by theAbbey of Montecassino(10th century).
The name "Esperia" was chosen in 1867 when the currentfrazioniof Roccaguglielma and San Pietro merged into a single municipality, with the former as the municipal seat.
DuringWorld War IIEsperia was one of the towns suffering heavily from "Marocchinate"- the mass rape committed after theBattle of Monte CassinobyGoumiers,Moroccancolonial troopsof theFrench Expeditionary Corps.Esperia's mayor at the time reported that in his town, 700 women out of 2,500 inhabitants were raped and that some had died as a result.
Johnny Roselli,infamous American mobster, was born in Esperia in 1905; his real name being Filippo Sacco.
Main sights
[edit]The church of Santa Maria Maggiore and San Filippo Neri in Esperia Superiore houses a painting byTaddeo Zuccariand a 1521 bas-relief. The Baroque Lauretana Chapel, in Esperia Inferiore dedicated to theMadonna di Loretohas a 16th-century wooden Madonna and several paintings byLuca Giordano.
Other churches includeSan Pietroin Esperia Inferiore,San Donatoon Monte D'Oro,Santa Maria di Montevetroon Monte Montevetro (with 15th-century frescoes) and the 16th-century Sanctuary ofMadonna delle Grazie,located near the remains of the castle,Santa Maria Maggiorein Monticelli,San Francescoadjoined to the Casa di Riposo in Esperia Superiore,Santa Rosalocated in Badia di Esperia. The ancient monastery ofSan Pietro in Forestalocated in Monticelli, now only a tower remains today.
Dinosaur footprints were discovered in 2006 in the locality of San Martino.
References
[edit]- ^"Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011".Italian National Institute of Statistics.Retrieved16 March2019.
- ^"Esperia - Italy: Information, Town Profile, zip code".En.comuni-italiani.it.Retrieved2014-02-27.
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